Join us for Russian conversation over Russian food or cultural events with a group of young professionals (20s/30s). The dinners and events provide opportunities for an evening of Russian food, culture, and conversation, whether you are a fluent Russian speaker or just beginning to learn. Events occur approximately monthly at various locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The people that have attended are mostly professionals in their 20s and 30s (this group is affiliated with the You …

"Where Europeans and Europhiles can meet and make friends" The aim of this group is to bring together internationally-minded people with a European affinity. Through convivial cross-cultural social gatherings we are building a vibrant circle of cosmopolitan friends who meet, talk, exchange experiences, practice their language skills, or just relax and feel at home. Anyone born in Europe or who has lived there or has some other strong European connection is welcome. If an expatriate, you might ha …

Open to all who are interested in the Korean language, culture, people, etc. Future events to include: trying out Korean restaurants and bars, seeing Korean movies, going to museums, etc. Suggestions are welcome! Other Korean group you might want to check out: http://groups.google.com/group/EastBayDongari

Welcome to The San Francisco Cantonese Enthusiasts Meetup Group!  Meet other local Cantonese Enthusiasts at fun Social Events to practice or learn the Cantonese language! :) Useful Resources: A very handy free online Cantonese dictionary is Cantodict at: http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/scripts/wordlist.htm Here is another dictionary called MDBG which not only has sound files for each character in Mandarin and Cantonese but also show how to write each character: http://www.mdbg.net/chindict/ch …

Nihao! Come on you Zhongwen speakers! Let's have a drink, hang out and speak in Chinese. This group is dedicated to helping native speakers and learners of Mandarin meet and make friends. We also want to help promote language learning with workshops for learners. Here are some things you can expect: ** Monthly cocktail hours ** Monthly workshops ** Dinners in Chinatown ** Cultural events ** Any ideas you can help with too! Hope you can come to our first meetup. This place has a great atmosphere …

A social network for those interested in connecting with their Taiwanese cultural heritage, or interested in the culture and languages of Taiwan. Make new friends with other Taiwanese and Taiwanese American young professionals in the San Francisco area. Share Taiwanese culture, language, and that good old Taiwanese hospitality with others! Even though this meetup group is new, the Taiwanese Friends social network has been around for several years, we have over 400 people on Facebook and over …

LEGGI LA VERSIONE ITALIANA The purpose of this Meetup group is to help people with an interest in Italian language and culture connect with one another, both online and in person. Whether you are a native speaker of Italian or a debutant, you are welcome to join our diverse and fast-growing group. The San Francisco Italian Connection is organized by Lega Italiana / Italian Connection , an international association on Italian language and culture. Our non-profit organization oversees groups like …

Come to practice English or any foreign language. We gather informally to chat, make new friends, learn about other cultures and maybe find a language exchange partner. Come share your English or foreign language skills while socializing and meeting interesting and worldy people. Languages you may hear at our events are English, Spanish, Korean, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Turkish, Italian, Arabic, German, Thai, Russian and much more!

Are you new to the Richmond District? Are you a longtime Richmond district native and want to share your favorite spots or explore new ones with new friends? Or do you live outside the Richmond, but want to explore this area while meeting new people?... So let's get to know the area better together and explore all the hidden gems and culture to be found out here...believe me, there's something for EVERYONE in the Richmond! Beach/nature walks, picnics, bbqs, bonfires, pubs, game/trivia night …

This group is for classy San Francisco Bay Area Asian-Americans who want to party hard with their fellow sexy Asians.  This meetup has the hookups with the best event promoters in town and we get special guestlist privileges and super cheap bottle service prices specifically for us. This is your "in" to the hottest Asian-American Club events in SF every week! The goal of this group is to reach out to Bay Area Asians in their 20's and 30's to come party at the best events that are packed with the …

Welcome to TAP-SF!  Our group's mission is to enhance the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development and Taiwanese cultural exploration.  We invite you to join us!

If you have any interest in Vietnam, please join our group and meet others who share your interest. You can learn more about the Vietnamese language and culture, trade, art, biotechnology, healthcare, transportation, urban planning and other programs.You can also learn about other activities and programs in which San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee members and others are engaged. You can even join our travel programs. We are in our 16th year of creating programs that have the …

Attn. All International Bay Area Professionals! The purpose of our meetup is to bring cultures, languages and current work experiences together during your stay in the Bay Area. We invite all young international professionals to join us, discuss their cultures, their companies, themselves and why they are here in the Bay Area. In essence bring a little bit of home with you to the MEETUP and learn about a possible place you are thinking of  heading to after your stay in the Bay Area. If you enjo …

Saluton! This is a meetup for those interested in the international language, Esperanto. Novices are more than welcome. Bonvenu!

We read and discuss books that are rooted in or inspired by history in all its shapes and colors. Fiction and non-fiction, both scholarly and popular. Stories that re-create the past. Journalists who tell us "what happened". Interpreters who openly argue a point of view or seek to illuminate the present through the past. There are also many opportunities to leave our armchairs for fun history-focused field trips to museums, walking tours, films, theater, author lectures, etc. For our book discus …

We are a group of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners who support and motivate each other in San Francisco. Our focus is to improve our English skill while we enjoy a variety of activities. If you have any questions feel free to ask the organizer. The logo image was made by Luisa, one of our members.

Are you new in the U.S.? Did you recently move from Canada, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia? Whether English is your native language or not, whether you are single or not, this meetup group is dedicated to people who are just starting a new life here.

I am a newcomer to the SF Bay Area. My wife and I recently relocated from Atlanta, where I was a member of The Atlanta Hungarian Meetup Group. I am starting this similar group to allow Hungarians and others interested in its language or culture to meet and communicate. Please spread the word for this group and share your suggestions on places to get together. I hope to see you soon. -George

An informal conversation class to benefit students of Campus Education San Francisco and international students in the bay area looking to practice and improve English Conversational Skills. Come join our vibrant community, make friends and experience the friendliest Language School in San Francisco! This group is for NON-NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ONLY! ABSOLUTELY FREE! NO OBLIGATION! JUST COME AND PRACTICE!

Having recently studied Turkish in Istanbul, I would like to continue my studies. Turkish members wishing to learn a bit of english are welcome to attend to help us learn a bit of Turkish. My thoughts are to keep this group under 10-12 people. Members should expect to meet at least once a week, develop and lead a lesson once every two months, do the homework, grade other members' homework, drink chai, etc. I'm hoping to meet at a turkish restaurant at 6th ave and clement in SF once or twice a we …

This is a group for anyone interested in Dutch and Flemish language. We'll try to speak Dutch as much as possible, and set up typical Dutch/Flemish Belgian cultural events. If you speak at least some Dutch, come join us!

What is this group about? This is a fun group of people in their 20s to 30s that want to meet new friends from different countries and ethnicities. The bay area is home to many people from across the globe who are here to pursue their dreams, either working here or going to school here. Our main purpose is to foster an awesome community of such friends by consistently getting out together and doing fun things in this fun city. Let's share our experiences and provide social support to each other …

We are an extremely small meetup group focused on mastering the Chinese language . HOW? We meet almost every week and study together! We share our books, techniques, & time to provide each other 100% free resources to master as much of the Chinese languages as we can within one year.

An International French Club for people who share a passion for French language, culture, food & wine and French-speaking countries.

Did you ever feel that sometimes, somehow, it is difficult to grasp the culture around you? Maybe you work in one of the multi-cultural businesses of the San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley. Or maybe you are in a relationship with somebody belonging to a different culture. And by the way, what does that mean, "melting pot", that you should sort of melt into an indefinable social mass?.. Whatever the case, you live and work in the midst of over 135 cultures. Sometimes it might feel difficult …

• Are you intrigued by African people and cultures? • Do you love African music? • Do you love animals and nature? • Would you like to see African animals in their natural habitats? Is meeting local people more important to you than rushing around to see monuments? We are people who are deeply fascinated by African cultures. We love African music and dance. We would like to find people with similar interests. We would are looking for people who would like to travel to West Africa and South Afric …

San Francisco is one of the most amazing cities in the world, rich in culture and international influences. On any given day, you can eat at an ethnic restaurant, go to a street festival like Carnaval, take in a lecture about current events, learn a dance from another culture (such as samba or bellydancing) and much more. Join the SF Culture Club and meet others who share your love of learning about other cultures while also having fun! Members should sign up (or join the wait list) for an event …

South East Asian Cultural Heritage & Musical Performing Arts (SEACHAMPA), a non-profit organization, are a collaboration of volunteers and supporters of a South East Asian American lifestyle, uniting artists, musicians and performers. This grassroots effort is supported by volunteers and will organically change with the population it serves. Currently SEACHAMPA offers the following: • Courses: Infant & Adult CPR & 1st Aid 2 yr Certification (Available in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Lao, or Tha …